pumpkin is very versatile, economical and yields a lot plus that its cost is quite affordable. How about starting the week with one of the tastiest Venezuelan recipes?

Pumpkin Quesillo

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg of pumpkin.

• 3 eggs.

• ¼ kg. of sugar.

• 4 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 glass of water.

• 1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon (optional).

• 1 cup of sugar at ½ cup of water to make the caramel.

Preparation:

Chop the pumpkin into pieces and steam for about 15-20 minutes. Then drain, puree and let cool. Blend the puree with the eggs and sugar. Then add the cornstarch dissolved in a little water and, if desired, the powdered cinnamon. Next, prepare the caramel in the cheese pan, place the mixture and bake in a bain-marie at 250°C for 50 minutes, or if you prefer, cook it in a bain-marie pan for 1 hour or in a pressure cooker for approximately 15 minutes. Finally, let it cool, remove it and serve it.

Makes 6 servings.